While this leader’s intentions are noble, she can inadvertently make mistakes that hinder rather than help in fixing the dysfunctional issues. Here are five common errors new leaders should be aware of: 1. Micromanaging; 2. Ignoring Root Causes; 3. Implementing Rapid Changes; 4. Lack of Communication; 5. Neglecting Team Building

In the world of leadership, the art of managing up can be a complex and challenging task. It involves effectively working with superiors, understanding their expectations, and aligning goals to ensure success for both the leader and the organization.

Determination comes from persistence, and persistence is being able to sustain motivation over a prolonged period. It remains constant regardless of your current state. It’s when you are persistent that you have gained determination.

Leadership can be broken down into so many components and each element of leadership needs specific focus. When it comes to having difficult conversations with members of your staff, that’s an element of leadership that requires motivation, patience, consistency, courage, and communication skills.

Do you ever start projects or tasks with motivation but lose engagement and interest to finish? What about working toward a goal and for whatever reason, you get off track and never complete the goal? Or you think through a plan, write it out, start executing it and quit without knowing that you did. From my perspective, these are clear examples of self-sabotage.